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B719 VVU

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,431 mi
Last recorded45,431 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB719 VVU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 45,431 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 35,893 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts slightly loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security has slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 28,070 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel and offside (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 22,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear exhaust pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 16,124 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 1,192 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 88,635 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 77,186 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 65,785 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 54,572 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 43,396 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 32,949 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 20,080 miles

advise nearside front wheel bearing is a little noisy ,,

Pass 6 Sep 2010 168 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 160 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 80,648 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 63,511 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 45,591 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 45,588 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 24,366 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Granada?

Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,975
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
26,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,564
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,983
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,995
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B719 VVU is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1985 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 58,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Granada fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B719 VVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Granada typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B719 VVU registered?

B719 VVU is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 April 1985.

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